by Nanci | May 11, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
When writers talk about their antagonist, they usually mean the person working against their protagonist. The obstacle in the way of him or her getting what they want. What often happens though, is that the antagonist becomes just one more requirement of the story....
by Nanci | Apr 27, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
Have a story you’re burning to tell but can’t figure out where to begin? Think other writers have it easier? You’re not stuck because you’re not a real writer. You’re stuck because you’re waiting to feel ready. And that’s...
by Nanci | Apr 20, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
You started your book on fire. Now you sit down to write and feel blank – or worse, you’ve started to feel disenchanted by your own story. That’s the mid-draft slump. And if you’re in it, you know it doesn’t just make you doubt your...
by Nanci | Mar 30, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
You’re mid-project. The draft isn’t working, the rejections are piling up, and a quiet voice in the back of your head keeps asking whether it’s time to stop. Here’s the truth: quitting your novel is the only writing setback you can’t...
by Nanci | Mar 16, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
If you’ve ever hit a rough patch in your draft and found yourself reaching for another craft book, another podcast, another writing group session, this episode is for you. The reason most writers don’t finish their books isn’t lack of talent or...
by Nanci | Mar 9, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
Most writers assume the struggle is just part of the deal. That if writing feels hard, they must be doing something wrong, or not working hard enough, or not talented enough. What if none of that is true? In this episode, I explore why so many writers, especially the...
